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Date: Thu, Dec 1, 2022 at 10:43 AM
Subject: World Soil Day 5 December | Join us!
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The Global Soil Partnership

Special announcement No. 44, 1 December 2022

WORLD SOIL DAY | 5 DECEMBER 2022

SOILS, WHERE FOOD BEGINS

World Soil Day is now just a few days away!
Join the 84 countries that are already planning their celebrations in the form of photography exhibitions, film festivals, lectures, panel discussions, food bazaars, concerts, quizzes, drawing contests, seminars, speeches and more...

#WorldSoilDay CEREMONY AT A GLANCE

5 DECEMBER 2022 | 12:20 to 13:45 CET | HYBRID EVENT

Join us for the World Soil Day (WSD) official ceremony that will take place at FAO headquarters in a hybrid format on Monday, 5 December 2022 from 12:20 (CET).

Want to know more? Read on!

"The role of soils and their fertility are more important than ever to ensure food security for all, and enable the transformation of agrifood systems to be more efficient, more inclusive, more resilient and more sustainable".

FAO Director-General QU Dongyu

26 July 2022, Global Symposium on Soils for Nutrition

The FAO Director-General QU Dongyu will launch this year's celebration, joined by the EU Commissioner for Agriculture, H.E. Janusz Wojciechowski and the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation, H.E. Victor Vasiliev and of the Republic of Korea, H.E. Lee Seong-ho.
This year's ceremony also marks the tenth anniversary of the establishment of FAO's Global Soil Partnership, a decade dedicated to raising soil's profile and putting sustainable soil management in action.

An artistic performance will also lighten up the celebration!

AGENDA

WSD OFFICIAL CEREMONY

SOIL PRIZES

During the ceremony, the Glinka World Soil Prize 2022 soil champion will be announced. The King Bhumibol WSD Award - prizing the organizers of the most outstanding WSD 2021 event - will also be revealed!

***Do not forget that the best World Soil Day 2022 event, organized in the framework of this year's campaign, will have the chance to compete and win a cheque of USD 15 000 for the 2023 Award! For further information, contact the WSD team: World-S...@fao.org.

GLINKA WORLD SOIL PRIZE

KING BHUMIBOL WSD AWARD

LAUNCH OF THE GLOBAL STATUS OF BLACK SOILS

This crucial publication presents the state of knowledge on black soils and the threats they face. Mr Yuxin Tong from the GSP Secretariat, will illustrate why black soils are known as the world's food basket and are also paramount for climate change mitigation and adaptation (as they account for 10 percent of the global soil organic carbon sequestration potential). Unfortunately, this black treasure is under threat. Mainly because of unsustainable soil management practices, most black soils suffer from moderate to severe degradation processes. This report, prepared by FAO's Global Soil Partnership and its International Network of Black Soils, reiterates the commitment towards the conservation and sustainable management of this precious resource.

PRE-LAUNCH OF THE SOIL ATLAS OF ASIA

The Soil Atlas of Asia is the result of a collaborative effort of the FAO’s Global Soil Partnership, the Joint Research Center (EC/JRC) of the European Commission and the Rural Development Administration (RDA) of the Republic of Korea). Mr Taek-Ryoun Kwon, Director General of the RDA and Mr Arwyn Jones (EC/JRC) will deliver a presentation on the Atlas, illustrating the major threats to Asian soils.
The Atlas is timely response to the need of raising awareness on soil health among different stakeholders. More than 100 soil experts from 45 countries contributed to the publication, which portrays the rich diversity of soils in the region.
Discover Asian soils through this illustrated journey!

KIDS & SOILS

Later on in the WSD's agenda, the prize-giving for the children's contests will be an occasion to start a conversation on how we can inform the youngest about the importance of healthier soils for a better production, a better nutrition, a better environment and ultimately a better life.

KIDS2KIDS POSTER CONTEST: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITES!

Children and teens were called to create posters that show how healthy soils grow healthy and nutritious food. We received over 200 amazing entries from all over the world. Now you will have the last word: vote for your favourite posters!
Voting closes on 5 December at 11:00 CET.

VOTE FOR THE BEST DRAWINGS

THE CHILDREN'S BOOK CONTEST: WHO WILL BE THE WINNER?

The International Union of Soil Sciences and the GSP launched a scientific children's book contest on the importance of soils for food and nutrition with the motto "Soils, where food begins". More than 30 excellent entries are being scanned by our Selection Committee. The winners will be announced during the ceremony, while the best 10 entries will be compiled in a special publication for children.

CHILDREN BOOK CONTEST

JOIN THE CONVERSATION USING THE OFFICIAL HASHTAGS:
#WorldSoilDay #Soils4Nutrition #GlobalSoilPartnership

🧐 NEW CAMPAIGN MATERIAL

Check out the WSD website for a range of multilingual communication products. Print them out for your WSD event and inspire action by sharing material from the Trello board on social media.

Our campaign material is YOURS! Tell the story of soils to inspire more people to protect the treasure lying beneath our feet...

SOILS' TRELLO BOARD

WSD WORKSPACE

NEW MULTIMEDIA IN 10 LANGUAGES

Do you need a 3-minute video animation to kick start your WSD event on 5 December?

CELEBRATE WITH US

💬FUN ACTIVITY FOR BOTH ADULTS AND KIDS

Send your entry for the "Soil to Plate" contest! Traditionally layered dishes such as lasagnas, cakes and pies are a creative way to bring soils close to everyday life. With a little culinary experience, we can represent soil colours, textures, consistencies and the distribution of horizons, all in a 3D model that can give both children and adults an insight on the direct link between healthy soils and healthy food. Have fun preparing your dish and don't forget to share the best pictures of yourself and your culinary creation with us by 10 December 2022 to take part in the contest!

TAKE PART INTO THE CONTEST

WORLDWIDE

💬PIN YOUR EVENT ON THE MAP

Hundreds of events are already pinned on the World Soil Day interactive map! If you haven't done so yet, register your event on the online form! Keep an eye out for the events happening closest to you!

💬SHARE YOUR PHOTOS!

We will compile an official World Soil Day photogallery. To be part of it, please share the best pics of your World Soil Day event through the below FORM.

FILL-OUT THE FORM

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

***International days, such as World Soil Day, are occasions to educate the public on issues of concern, to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems, and to celebrate and reinforce achievements of humanity.

For further information, contact the World Soil Day team: world-s...@fao.org and FAO Media Relations, (+39) 06 570 53625 at FAO-Ne...@fao.org.

See online version

CONTACT
For more information visit: http://www.fao.org/global-soil-partnership/en/ or contact us at: GSP-Sec...@fao.org

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